Working hours
Marco Polo Center – Korčula
Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM.
Marco Polo Interpretation Center
Of all the great explorers whose names light the fires of our imagination and whose exploits
line the shelves of our libraries and museums, one name above all others leaps from the
pages of history. A name which, once breathes, conjures up a swirling mist of romantic
visions of men and horses, of mountains and vast empty spaces reaching to the ends of the
earth, of the mysterious East, opulent with the treasures of the Orient and ruled by a
legendary Khan enthroned in splendour within his stately pleasure dome at fabled Xanadu.
That name is Marco Polo.
TICKET PRICES FOR THE MARCO POLO CENTRE
Individual ticket €8/ 60 HRK
Secondary school children €3/ 23 HRK (14-18 year olds)
School children €3/ 23 kn (Primary school)
Family ticket €20/ 150 HRK (2 odraslih i 2 djece)
Individual combined ticket €12/ 90.58 HRK (town museum, tower Revelin,
Marko Polo Centre)
Combined family ticket €30/ 230 HRK (2 adults with 2 children for entry
to the town museum, Revelin
tower and the Marco Polo Centre)
Group ticket €6/46 HRK
(more than 10 visitors)
Children Free for those under 4
(adult accompaniment)
Senior citizens from Korčula town Free
Guided tour in Croatian (up to 12 people) €20/150 HRK
Guided tour in a foreign language (up to 12 people) €30/230 HRK
INTRODUCTION
The Marko Polo interpretation centre (MPC) is a unique place where visitors will have the
opportunity to get to know the life and legacy of Marko Polo. Visitors will be introduced to the
historical context that led to the travels, the route itself, difficulties, new discoveries, ways of
life in other parts of the world as well as his contribution to bringing together East and West.
MISSION STATEMENT
MPIC will offer visitors an insight into the life and legacy of Marko Polo, the famous naval
battle between Venice and Genoa in 1298 as well as the history of the town and island of
Korčula from the 13 th to the 16 th century. The interpretation centre builds its narrative on the
historical fact that Marko Polo participated with his galley in the naval battle between the
Venetian and the Genoese fleet that took place in the Korčula archipelago on the 7 th
September 1298.
SPECIFIC AIMS
Presenting the life and legacy of Marko Polo
Promoting intercultural exchange and strengthening the cultural and tourism capacity
and prosperity of Korčula
Insight into life in Korčula from the 13 th to the 16 th century
Raising the quality of tourism in Korčula
Promoting locally sourced and sustainable products
VALUES
Excellence in creativity and innovation- especially in creating and bringing about
projects related to the global heritage of Marco Polo
Knowledge based- the work of the Centre is based on acquiring and communicating
knowledge as well as the constant education of all its employees
Seeking active partnerships and networking opportunities on a national, European
and global scale
With its activities and in close co-operation with the locals and visitors to the town of
Korčula, the centre participates in the recognition and presentation of the unique
essence of the town of Korčula
TARGET GROUPS
Children and youth – apart from regular multimedia presentations and exhibitions,
there will be a special educational program focused on interactive communication.
The academic community- academics and researchers will use the interpretation
centre as well as its library as a place of research for small scale symposiums,
conferences and book presentations.
Aside from lectures, there will be space provided for organisers of cultural programs
in a wide field such as art, film, theatre and literature
